NEWS
On Jan. 16, Mark Carney launched his campaign for the leadership of the Liberal Party. If successful, the former Governor of the Bank of Canada would become the 11th Catholic prime minister of Canada.
Wisdom, strength, humility focus of Inauguration prayers
By Maria Wiering, Ƶapp NewsAs Catholics prayed across the United States for President Donald Trump as he was sworn in as the nationƵapp 47th president Jan. 20, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York was in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington offering an opening prayer during the inauguration ceremony minutes before Trump took the oath of office.
Canadians stand with call on Trump to free imprisoned pro-lifers
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterLeaders of CanadaƵapp pro-life community stand in solidarity with the Thomas More Society in calling on U.S. President Donald Trump to fully and unconditionally pardon 21 American pro-lifers prosecuted, convicted and, in some cases, imprisoned by former president Joe BidenƵapp Department of Justice.
Pride flag affixed to crucifix in classroom
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCampaign Life Coalition is sounding the alarm after learning that the Progress Pride flag was displayed affixed to a crucifix in a Catholic elementary school in December.
Canadian sisters to lead 'Life Fest' conference
By Joanna Kozakiewicz, Special to the RegisterA crew of former Canadians will help lead a Sisters of Life festival at George Mason University in Virginia this week, including an Orillia native who will co-emcee the event.
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president of the United States
By Kate Scanlon, Ƶapp NewsDonald Trump was sworn in for a second, nonconsecutive term in the White House Jan. 20, becoming the nation's 47th president four years after he left office as its 45th.
As ceasefire starts, first Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners return home
By Judith Sudilovsky, Ƶapp NewsStarting at 4 p.m. on Jan. 19, crowds of Israelis arrived at what has become known as Hostages Square in the centre of Tel Aviv to support the hostage families and watch the release screened on the giant screen in the square.
North of 60 overcomes obstacles
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterTeamwork and ingenuity prevailed over a number of unprecedented obstacles in 2024 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's (SSVP) annual North of 60 campaign in western Canada, said the program's president.
Soon-to-be saint made holiness concrete
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterInitially, Fr. David Bellusci, O.P. was simply interested in learning about Pier Giorgio FrassatiƵapp journey toward joining the Third Order of Saint Dominic and why he is “Blessed.”
Service set to pray for Christian unity
By Catholic Register StaffChristians of all denominations are invited to mark the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 19 with a Greater Toronto-wide service at North City Church in Woodbridge, northwest of the city.
CCCB plan follows LordƵapp desire we be one
By Canadian Catholic NewsThe 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in the Archdiocese of Vancouver arrives with two special emphases: the Year of Jubilee and the Canadian bishops’ new strategic plan to strengthen ecumenical and interfaith initiatives across the country.